Anthony Edwards' 42 points lead Timberwolves to 127-117 win against undermanned Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 42 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors 127-117 on Friday night.

Edwards shot 13 for 22, made all 12 of his free throws and also had eight rebounds and five assists, while Rudy Gobert contributed 18 points and nine rebounds in what coach Chris Finch considered a must-win game. The Wolves snapped a three-game skid — all of those double-digit defeats, including 153-128 at the Clippers on Wednesday — following a five-game winning streak.

Gui Santos' 3-pointer followed by a dunk by Malevy Leons cut Minnesota's lead to 109-102 with 8:37 left but Golden State couldn't do much more.

Brandin Podziemski scored 25 points for the Warriors, who scratched Draymond Green less than an hour before tipoff because of a lower back injury. Kristaps Porzingis moved into the starting lineup in his place as the Warriors used their 33rd different starting five, and it was Porzingis' first start since being acquired by Golden State at the trade deadline from Atlanta. He finished with 20 points.

After Porzingis' step-back jumper with 9:57 left in the second quarter, Minnesota responded with a 17-4 run.

Golden State lost big man Al Horford for the night in the first quarter because of right calf tightness, then Seth Curry exited in the second half with tightness in his left inner thigh.

Older brother Stephen Curry — who turns 38 on Saturday — missed his 16th straight game and will be out until at least next weekend. It marked the seventh time this season Golden State was without the trio of Jimmy Butler, who is recovering from ACL surgery on his right knee, Curry and Green.

The Warriors lost their fourth straight, fourth in a row at home and sixth of seven. They dropped to 9-18 without Curry overall this season and 5-11 during his recent stretch out.

Timberwolves: At Oklahoma City on Sunday to conclude a four-game road stretch.

Warriors: Visit the New York Knicks on Sunday to begin a six-game road trip.

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) rebounds the ball next to Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (7) shoots a 3-point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (7) reacts after making a 3-point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton, right, moves the ball while defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) defends Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson each scored 25 points, Donovan Clingan had 21 points and 15 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 124-114 on Friday night.

With Golden State’s loss to Minnesota, the Trail Blazers moved within a half-game of the Warriors for the ninth seed in the Western Conference.

Brice Sensabaugh led Utah with 31 points.

After Utah jumped out to a 33-15 lead, the Trail Blazers found their footing and went on a 27-5 run to take control.

Portland’s Sidy Cissoko’s 3-pointer hit back-to-back 3-pointers to open the second to make it 38-34, part of a 14-0 run to open the periodr. Portland took its first lead on a 3-pointer by Holiday, and led 66-58 at halftime.

The Jazz made several runs to cut into the lead in the second half. A layup by Oscar Tshiebwe made it 91-89 with 2:01 left in the third quarter, but that was as close as the Jazz would get.

Sensabaugh’s sixth 3-pointer making it 106-101 with 5:49 left. Portland answered with consecutive 3s by Holiday and Henderson to make it 114-103 with 3:28 left.

Utah’s Ace Bailey was ruled out after seven minutes because of concussion symptoms. He had eight points.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was in attendance for Friday night’s game. The sale of the Trail Blazers is expected to be finalized at the upcoming NBA Board of Governors meeting. Silver did not speak to reporters.

Jazz: At Sacramento on Sunday night.

Trail Blazers: At Philadelphia on Sunday.

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Vít Krejčí shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Fans pose for a photo with the mascot Douglas Fur during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan reacts after the Portland Trail Blazers' scored during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)